Mechanical Draughtsman [South Africa]

 

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

• N6 Mechanical Engineering, Draughting Diploma would be advantageous
• AutoCAD 2D & 3D, Inventor 3D modelling; iParts & iLogic Advantageous
• At least 5 years applicable product design experience in an OEM/Manufacturing environment and some structural design experience within the mineral processing industry
• Drivers Licence is required and willing to travel outside SA borders if required
• Vault or any other data management system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Attention to detail, innovative, quality orientated, customer focus, good communication, planning and organising skills.

JOB FUNCTION
Generate models and drawings

• Detailed design drawings and specifications are developed using CAD equipment
• Proposal/costing drawings have no errors and parametrics are used for automations
• Uniform standards are set for design/drawings and are managed accordingly
• Mathematical formulae are computed to develop and design detailed specifications
• Designs are modified and revised to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
• Specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data are reviewed and analysed to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures/instructions to be followed

Calculations

• Design calculations are completed to ensure soundness of the design and custom designs are drawn up to suit customer applications

Administration

• Bill of Materials is produced for each design and drawing register database is maintained according to company requirements
• Engineering standards are documented, controlled and used in such a way that activities are executed professionally
• Administrative systems are set up, maintained and improved for the relevant production divisions activities
• PDA is loaded and works order is created in JDE and updated as required (in areas where this is applicable)

Compliance

• Procedures, design specifications, ISO standards, quality and safety standards are adhered to and integrated into design

Customer Liaison/Team Support

• Consultation with colleagues/customers regarding design, layout or detail components and systems to resolve design or other related problems
• Customer Representatives are conferred with to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems
• Initial installation of designs is supervised when required in order to ensure all customer and internal design requirements are met
• Provides on the job coaching for junior staff, technical support and leads projects as required

 

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